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Johnny Wardle

Cricket player of England. (1923-1985) · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Died at 62

Johnny Wardle was an English spin bowling cricketer whose Test Match career lasted between 1948 and 1957. His Test bowling average of 20.39 is the lowest in Test cricket by any recognised spin bowler since the First World War.

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England cricket team1948-1957

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Wisden Cricketer of the Year1954

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Country
United Kingdom
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1923 to 1985 · aged 62